Goodbye to Old...Hello to New!!!

My new blog is up and it is now time to say goodbye to blogger. It has been a good relationship and I have learned a lot, but it is time to move on to bigger and better things. My new address is www.Jenharrisblog.com Soooo...update your RSS feeders and go visit MY NEW BLOG!!!

Phil and Jenn: Wedding

I immediate fell in love with Jenn and Phil. They are two of the sweetest and genuine people I have met and we just clicked. And so do Phil and Jenn. They just click. They share something that few people have and it is obvious to everyone.
Jenn and Phil, thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding day, and allowing me to tell your story.
hugs!!





Melissa shot Phil's reaction when he first saw Jenn...Priceless!













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Beach Fun

Ok, I know that summer is gone, but in California ANYTIME is a good time for the beach. My mom, sis, Nicole, and all the kiddos went to Laguna just for some time together. It was chilly, but my boys didn't seem to mind at all!!





Robbie was CRAZY!!! He just had to get in the water. AND YES, I did have a change of clothes for this very reason :)




This was hilarious! My sister was trying to put a crab leg she found in my mom's jacket! I was laughing SO hard!


Whoever thinks that photography is not dangerous....I fell and slid down a rock on my wrist while taking a picture of my sis. Oh yeah, IT HURT!

Cut to the core

I love my church. I love the people, the worship, the message. Each week I am challenged, chastised, convicted and lifted up all in 90 minutes time; I leave feeling like I have been worked over one. It's AWESOME. That may sound strange to some; to others, you know exactly what I mean.
We started a new study series titled "Glamorous." Today we focused on GREED and what role it plays in our lives. To be completely honest, I never thought I was a greedy person. I give, I share, I have compassion, right?
That thought has changed in the past month. I may not be the World's definition of greedy: Excessive desire to acquire or possess more-especially more material wealth-than one needs or deserves, but I don't want to be God's definition of greedy either: Keeping the resources that God has blessed you with for yourself and neglecting God's passions and priorities.

I have failed at this...a lot. What better time of year to give EVERYTHING I have to God and His passions and priorities?

I challenge you to think about the role that greed plays in your life, and how you can change it for the better. I sure am.

Image by Daniel Balboa

I am so Thankful...

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I did! It's funny, I don't eat turkey, I don't like cranberry sauce and yet, Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays. Just being around my family and friends gets me excited.
When we were first married, my husband was in the Army and we were away from family for what seemed like forever. No holidays together, or birthdays, or births...it was very hard for me. I guess that's why just BEING with my family is what I am thankful for. The bad, the good, the EVERYTHING!

12 Years!

Today is my husband and my's 12 year anniversary! Yep, I can't believe it either! Time goes by really fast, especially after you have kids. I love you babe, thanks for putting up with me and Happy Anniversary!

I realized just now that I don't have any recent images of Rob and I, so that is now on my "to do" list.

Mark and Melissa: Wedding

On November 10th, I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding for Mark and Melissa. Their kindness for others and love for one another was seen throughout the day, making sure everyone was happy, comfortable and having a good time. Congratulations to you both and I hope you had a great time in Maui!

On a side note, this wedding has encouraged me to brush up on my foreign language skills...the entire ceremony was done in Spanish :)

The dress and shoes...



Getting ready...







The beautiful Bride...







The kiss...













Mark surprised Melissa and sang a song for her; it was so sweet.



First Dance...



Father, Daughter dance...



Mother, Son dance...


A few details...